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987 students enrolled in Jones County Schools in 2022-23 school year

Webp superintendent of public instruction catherine truitt 2023

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

There were 987 students enrolled in Jones County Schools in the 2022-23 school year, 2.1% more than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Jones County Schools roughly covers four schools within Jones County and has a main office in Trenton.

Among the four schools in Jones County Schools, Jones Senior High School recorded the highest enrollment of 532 students in the 2022-23 school year.

Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina's public schools face a significant funding gap. The state's per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.

North Carolina's public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Jones County Schools Over 9 Years
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Enrollment in Jones County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Jones Senior High School532
Trenton Elementary School137
Maysville Elementary School115
Pollocksville Elementary School105

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